- President William Ruto’s daughter Charlene Ruto asked Gen Z to avoid being used by politicians to cause chaos in the country
- Charlene said the Kenya Kwanza Alliance administration was already engaging with the youths on a number of issues through the Ministry of Youth and Sports
- The first daughter said she equally feels the impact of the country’s economic situation just like any other youth
Amos Khaemba, a journalist at TUKO.co.ke, brings over three years of experience covering politics and current affairs in Kenya.
Nairobi – First Daughter Charlene Ruto has appealed to Generation Z to embrace the National Multi-Sectoral Forum (NMSF) being spearheaded by President William Ruto.
Speaking on Wednesday, July 3, Ruto’s daughter called on the young people to use their avenues to promote peace across the country.
Charlene decried that the recent demonstrations, which turned violent, have been caused by a push from ‘dark forces’ to create chaos in the country.
According to Charlene, her views are based on the fact that she was also a youth and not just the president’s daughter.
“We have used our voices and platforms to be a part of current affairs. I say we because I stand before you today, not just as the President’s daughter but as one of you. A young Kenyan passionate about our country’s future,” Charlene said.
She argued that the challenges Gen Z are real and pressing, adding she also feels the impact of the country’s economic situation.
“I hear your voices and understand your concerns. The challenges we face as a generation are real and pressing; from unemployment to the rising cost of living, we are all feeling the impact of our current economic situation,” she added.
Ruto’s daughter asked that the young generation not be used by selfish politicians to derail the government’s efforts to support young people.
“We will not allow anyone to use our name to misalign us and to put us away from the support that we need,” Charlene added.
She spoke in Nairobi after meeting 47 presidents of 47 county student associations, some of whom she had been working with for the past almost 2 years.
Source: TUKO.co.ke